On January 27, Leping Bowu Youxu married Pei Xingjian's daughter Pei Yanting, and Pei Yanting was named the Lord of Leping County.
One day later, it was the wedding day of Duke Wu Chengsi of the Kingdom of Zhou and Li Zhiying, the British Duke. Both Wu Mei and Li Zhi gave them rewards, and Li Zhiying was named Mrs. Zhou.
Wu Chengsi's parents were both dead, so Wu Mei personally presided over the wedding. The standards were as high as when a prince married a wife.
One month ago, the Duke's Office sent the wedding date, wedding decorations, and clothes to the woman, which was called sending the date and giving the dowry. The dowry in this period refers to the decorative items when the woman gets married, and is also paid by the man.
The next step is to ask the woman’s name and birth date.
It is said that the horoscopes are in harmony, but it is actually a situation. In this case, even if the horoscopes are not in harmony, the fortune teller can still describe the incompatibility as a compatibility, and the bad as a good one. This is professionalism.
After the horoscopes are combined, betrothal gifts are given, and the groom marries the bride. In addition, there are many etiquettes such as scattering beans, stepping across the fire pot, passing bags, etc. In fact, it is just to pick a homophonic word to get a lucky draw, which is pure feudal superstition.
In the lobby of the Duke's Mansion, Queen Wu Mei sat high on the throne. After Li Ji saluted her, he sat next to Wu Mei.
After Wu Chengsi and Li Zhiying finished paying their respects, Wu Mei got up and returned to the palace.
The banquet was placed from the lobby to the warm pavilion. There were only eight tables in the lobby. The people who could sit at these eight tables, except for a few people invited by Wu Chengsi, were all the most distinguished people in the dynasty.
Zhuge Nan and Zheng Lingxuan were sitting at one of the tables.
Zheng Lingxuan was more reserved, but Zhugenan had no scruples. He looked around, came to Zheng Lingxuan and said: "Good fellow, all the officials of third rank and above are here, the prince, King Pei, King Lu, Princess Taiping and Chengyang The princesses are also here."
Zheng Lingxuan nodded and said with a wry smile: "Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to come to such an occasion?"
Zhuge Nan hummed: "What's inappropriate? Look over there, Wang Bo, Zhou Xing, they are not only seventh grade, they are not as high as mine, they can come, why can't we."
Zheng Lingxuan shook her head and said no more.
After a while, Wu Chengsi came to this table with a toast. Except for two people, this table was either a third-rank or fourth-rank official, or a court lord.
However, Wu Chengsi was obviously more enthusiastic about Zheng Lingxuan and Zhugenan than the others, which made both of them very happy. Zheng Lingxuan finally let go and started talking and laughing with Zhugenan.
Two hours later, the banquet came to an end. After Wu Chengsi had been drinking with him for two hours, his stomach was bulging with alcohol, and he staggered towards the bridal chamber.
Along the way, the corridors, doors, windows, and eaves are all decorated with red festive decorations, just like a red trail.
Along the path, Wu Chengsi came to the outside of the bridal chamber, pushed the door open and said with a smile: "Madam, I'm here."
Li Zhiying was sitting on the couch, motionless. Wu Chengsi closed the door and staggered towards Li Zhiying. Suddenly, he rushed forward and hugged her.
Li Zhiying was startled, took off her hijab, and saw that Wu Chengsi's face was red, his eyes were blurry, and he was drunk. He stood up quickly and said, "Why do you drink so much wine? I'll get you a glass of water."
Wu Chengsi pulled her into his arms and said with a smile: "No, I'm not drunk... not drunk..."
Li Zhiying said: "Yes, yes, you are not drunk. How about I go get you some more wine?"
Wu Chengsi laughed and said: "Zhiying, you are really considerate. Come quickly and get some wine. I will have a drink with you for my husband."
Li Zhiying walked to the table, looked back, and saw Wu Chengsi leaning on the couch, muttering something in his mouth. Without looking here, he took out a medicine bottle from his arms and poured out a special sobering pill.
Put the pills into a glass of water and wait for them to dissolve. Li Zhiying came to Wu Chengsi, held his shoulders and said, "Husband, the wine is here."
Wu Chengsi took the wine slowly and drank it in one gulp. A bitter taste suddenly spread from the tip of his tongue to his whole body. He suddenly felt sober.
"Zhiying, what did you give me to drink just now?"
Li Zhiying saw that his eyes had regained consciousness, and she smiled and said: "This is sobering soup. Who told you to drink so much wine?"
Wu Chengsi patted his cheek, feeling that his head was still dizzy, and said, "Bring me some water."
Li Zhiying responded, came to the door, and gave instructions to the girl guarding the room outside. Not long after, she came over with a basin of water.
Wu Chengsi washed his face and finally felt better. When he looked up, he saw Li Zhiying wearing a bright red dress with a little makeup and looking at him with concern.
Under the candlelight, her delicate facial features looked extremely delicate. I couldn't help but say: "Madam, you are so beautiful!"
Li Zhiying's face turned slightly red and she whispered: "Mr. Lang, let's have a drink."
Wu Chengsi nodded and came to the table. He saw two wine glasses tied together with red thread on the table.
After filling up the wine, the two held hands and each drank half a glass, then exchanged wine glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.
After drinking, the two of them blew out the candles and went to bed together, their figures gradually intertwined.
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Shannan Road, Yuzhou.
That night, the villagers living at the foot of "Xiao'an Mountain" were surprised to find that there were more than a dozen bright lights at the top of the mountain. Not only the top of the mountain, but also halfway up the mountain, there were dozens of firelights flashing constantly.
The old villager immediately swore that it was a ghost fire and told about his own experience of encountering ghosts when he was young.
Some villagers believed it and were quite afraid. Some villagers were dubious and argued with the old man.
Only the most knowledgeable hunters know clearly that those bright spots are not ghosts, but people, and there are many people on the top of the hill.
On the top of the mountain, He Lan Minzhi stared coldly at the torch below and said loudly: "Wang Bo, I have no enmity with you, why do you have to kill everyone and chase them all the way from Liuzhou to Yuzhou?"
A clear voice immediately came from below: "You are a prisoner of the imperial court. After being sent to Lingnan, you did not repent and dared to escape without permission. Naturally, I will take you back!"
He Lanmin said angrily: "It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple to catch criminals. What does it have to do with you? Don't think that I don't know. You came to arrest me after Wu Chengsi's order, right?"
Wang Bo clasped his hands and said loudly: "Since you are a prisoner of the imperial court, naturally everyone can catch you. You have been surrounded by me. No one can save you this time, so just capture me without any help!"
"You're dreaming!"
Wang Bo snorted coldly, turned to a short and fat man next to him and said: "Baixian Lieutenant, give the order to attack." There were only a few people around him as bodyguards, and the others were police officers from nearby Ba County who were recruited by him.
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The short and fat man apologized and said with a smile: "Wang Editor, although our number is several times theirs, they are condescending and it is late at night. If they use bows and arrows, we may suffer great losses."
"What do you mean?" Wang Bo frowned.
Bai County Lieutenant smiled and said: "Wait until dawn, as soon as it gets bright, I will lead my men to attack it personally."
Wang Bo nodded. Although his official position was higher than that of Bai County Lieutenant, he was not directly subordinate to him after all, and it was not easy to force him too much. Anyway, Helan Minzhi had already lost his wings and could not fly.
At this time, He Lan Minzhi's voice came from above: "Wang Bo, there is something I don't understand. How on earth did you know that I am in Liuzhou?"
Wang Bo said: "Because I know people like you very well."
"Fart, I've never dealt with you before, how can you understand me?"
Wang Bo snorted coldly: "Helan Minzhi, who in Chang'an knows your reputation as a romantic? I had expected that for a romantic like you, the first thing after getting out of trouble would be to find a cloth shop and change into a clean and decent suit.
clothes."
"So I started from the county town where you escaped and asked around for cloth shops, and sure enough I found the one where you bought your clothes. After asking about the clothes you were wearing, it will be much easier to track your whereabouts."
Helan Minzhi was silent for a moment and sighed: "You are quite a talent. If I had not yet fallen into despair and met someone like you, I would definitely try my best to win over you."
Wang Bo sneered and didn't reply, and the two sides fell into silence.
The cunning bright moon rises and sets, and the night passes. At dawn, although the rising sun in the east has not yet risen, the surrounding objects can already be faintly distinguished.
Wang Bo stood up from the fire and said loudly: "Lieutenant Bai County, can we take action?"
Lieutenant Bai Xian, who was taking a nap, was startled. After looking around, he stood up slowly, rubbed his eyes and said, "Wang Editor, you got up really early."
Wang Bo didn't sleep all night, but his eyes were still bright. He looked towards the top of the mountain and said: "They are not on guard at this moment. It is a good opportunity to attack."
Lieutenant Bai County glanced at the top of the mountain for a while, nodded and said: "Okay, I will lead the attack now."
Wang Bo said: "I will attack with you."
Bai County Lieutenant waved his hands repeatedly and said: "How is this possible? If you are injured, how can I explain to County Magistrate Han!"
Wang Boxuan raised his eyebrows and said: "Lieutenant Bai County, I am a disciple of General Zuo Wuwei Wu Chengsi. Do you think I will be the kind of weak scholar who cannot hold a sword or a gun?"
After that, he took a horizontal sword from the guard and rushed towards the top of the mountain first. Lieutenant Bai quickly led people to follow him and protect him.